Chess Olympiad: Vidit Gujrathi’s Accidental Journey to Gold

Indian chess grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi, whose initial passion lay in cricket, recounts his accidental initiation into chess and the journey that led him to a historic gold medal at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest. The article highlights Gujrathi’s rise from a mischievous child to a champion chess player, emphasizing the team spirit and the impact of this monumental victory on the Indian chess community.

Indian Chess Prodigy Sets Sights on World Championship

Grandmaster Gukesh D has emerged victorious from the FIDE Candidates 2024, a stepping stone towards his ultimate goal of claiming the World Championship title. Inspired by legendary Indian player Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh is determined to push himself to the limits and secure India’s first-ever World Chess Championship victory.

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